Month: February 2023
Wyze Video Doorbell Review: Affordable, but Spotty Performance Holds It Back – CNET
The price of this video doorbell is impressive, but you may want to spend a little more for a device with better performance and reliability.
The price of this video doorbell is impressive, but you may want to spend a little more for a device with better performance and reliability.
Apple Music Classical Launch Could Be Approaching Based on Code in iOS 16.4 Beta 2
The Apple Music Classical app that Apple first announced when it acquired classical music service Primephonic could potentially be launching in the near future according to additional mentions of “Apple Music Classical” found in the iOS 16.4 beta.
Code in the beta suggests that listening to Apple Music Classical will require users to have the standard Apple Music app installed. “To listen in Apple Music Classical, you’ll need to install Apple Music,” reads a line in the MusicKit framework.
As of right now, there is no sign of an Apple Music Classical app in iOS 16.4, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t come in a later beta or with the iOS 16.4 launch.
Apple initially said in 2021 that Apple Music Classical would be introduced “next year,” aka, 2022, but that did not happen. There was no 2022 launch of the new classical music experience, and Apple has provided no updates on when we might expect to see the new app.
Apple promised that Apple Music Classical would be a dedicated classical music app that is separate from Apple Music, but this makes it clear that the Apple Music Classical app will also require Apple Music to be installed.
This is not the first time that we’ve seen references to Apple Music Classical in an iOS 16 update. iOS 16.3, for example, added “Open in Apple Music Classical” wording to the code, and there have also been mentions of the feature in backend code on Apple’s site.
It is unclear why Apple has taken so long to introduce an Apple Music Classical app, and though we continue to see signs of it, it still remains a mystery as to whether it will come in iOS 16.4, a later iOS 16 update, or iOS 17.Related Roundups: iOS 16, iPadOS 16
Related Forum: iOS 16
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The Apple Music Classical app that Apple first announced when it acquired classical music service Primephonic could potentially be launching in the near future according to additional mentions of “Apple Music Classical” found in the iOS 16.4 beta.
Code in the beta suggests that listening to Apple Music Classical will require users to have the standard Apple Music app installed. “To listen in Apple Music Classical, you’ll need to install Apple Music,” reads a line in the MusicKit framework.
As of right now, there is no sign of an Apple Music Classical app in iOS 16.4, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t come in a later beta or with the iOS 16.4 launch.
Apple initially said in 2021 that Apple Music Classical would be introduced “next year,” aka, 2022, but that did not happen. There was no 2022 launch of the new classical music experience, and Apple has provided no updates on when we might expect to see the new app.
Apple promised that Apple Music Classical would be a dedicated classical music app that is separate from Apple Music, but this makes it clear that the Apple Music Classical app will also require Apple Music to be installed.
This is not the first time that we’ve seen references to Apple Music Classical in an iOS 16 update. iOS 16.3, for example, added “Open in Apple Music Classical” wording to the code, and there have also been mentions of the feature in backend code on Apple’s site.
It is unclear why Apple has taken so long to introduce an Apple Music Classical app, and though we continue to see signs of it, it still remains a mystery as to whether it will come in iOS 16.4, a later iOS 16 update, or iOS 17.
This article, “Apple Music Classical Launch Could Be Approaching Based on Code in iOS 16.4 Beta 2” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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This malware tool is still successfully exploiting Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
The browser you should absolutely not be using under any circumstances is in the iron grip of an exploit kit.
The notorious exploit-as-a-service RIG Exploit Kit, targeting users of the positively ancient, vulnerability-ridden web browser Internet Explorer, is still going strong, experts have warned.
Per a report by security research firm Prodaft, installs of the kit are attempting around 2,000 intrusions a day, and succeeding 30% of the time, allowing it to spread infostealers and other forms of malware to users in over 207 countries.
Despite warning against the rise of cybercrime-as-a-service in 2022’s Microsoft Digital Defence Report, and RIG being known to also distribute ransomware, millions of users (mostly in enterprise) just won’t stop using Windows Explorer, having apparently no regard for data privacy.
Update your browser, please God
Internet Explorer has been old news since around 2015, when the now Chromium-based Edge was put into development, and completely depreciated since August 2021.
And in February 2023, Microsoft announced that it’s finally getting around to scrubbing every last bit of it from existence, such an embarrassment it is in this day and age, and making you use Edge anyway (although you can still do a lot better).
We keep writing about it, and we keep getting emails from burgeoning violent criminals swearing at us over why we bother doling out security posture advice for businesses at all. (Hugs and kisses to all our readership, even if they’ve fled an institution. xox)
But, do you know what, we’re going to do it again: buy new laptops running Windows 11, and enjoy all the advancements in UI that have come on in the last 28 years, you wanton maniac.
And then maybe you won’t have to keep a straight face in front of IT when threat actors known only as “Bean Meme Gang” steal the private medical records of a million people, and we could write about something else.
Here’s our list of the best business VPN services right now
Via BleepingComputer
Beyond Good & Evil 2 studio rocked by reported gov’t labor investigation
Management shakeup comes as dozens call in sick for stress and/or burnout.
Enlarge / The team that brought you this Beyond Good & Evil 2 concept art is not doing well, according to a new report.
If you’ve been waiting patiently for Beyond Good & Evil 2 since its first announcement back in 2008, we have some bad news about the studio responsible for the long-delayed project’s development. Kotaku now reports that Ubisoft Montpellier has lost its managing director amid a local government investigation into labor policies that have left “an unprecedented number of developers experiencing burnout and going on sick leave.”
Ubisoft Montpellier, which also developed the first Beyond Good & Evil two decades ago now, is being looked at by its local branch of the Inspection du Travail, according to “three sources familiar with the development,” cited by Kotaku. In December, that office reportedly started looking into reports that dozens of developers had taken extended leave over stress or sickness over the last year. Employees have been interviewed regarding their health and well-being by a third party, according to the report.
“The health and wellness of our teams is an ongoing priority,” an Ubisoft spokesperson told Kotaku. “Given the length of the development cycle with Beyond Good & Evil 2, the Montpellier development team is undergoing well-being assessments through a third-party for preventative measures and to evaluate where additional support may be needed.”
More People Need to Watch Netflix’s Most Disturbing Sci-Fi Movie – CNET
I’m glad I watched The Platform. I think about it often. But I will never, ever watch it again.
I’m glad I watched The Platform. I think about it often. But I will never, ever watch it again.
Realme’s new Android phone charges to 100% faster than you can finish a coffee
The Realme GT 3 launch at MWC heralds blisteringly-fast 240W fast charging for the masses.
How fast do you need to charge your phone? Because Realme thinks – no matter how quick your current device is – it’s not quick enough. That’s based on the international launch of its new flagship, the Realme GT 3 – which boasts impressive 240W fast charging.
The company used Mobile World Congress 2023 as the stage for the launch of the Realme GT 3, which comes one year on from the global release of the Realme GT Neo 3 – one of the first smartphones to feature 150W fast charging.
While Realme is billing the GT 3 as its new flagship phone, in truth it’s essentially a rebadged Realme GT Neo 5: a premium mid-ranger that made its debut in China only a couple of weeks prior, on February 9.
This marks the first time we’ve seen a Neo-branded device materialize as a full-fledged GT flagship-class phone in its transition to global markets and perhaps more interestingly, Realme has chosen to hold fire on launching a Realme GT 3 Pro model, as it did last year with the Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro.
There’s a transparent element on the GT 3’s back that shows off the NFC antenna, the Pulse Interface LED notification system and what it calls the chipset nameplate. (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)
The use of a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, rather than Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is par for the course, where the company’s non-Pro models are concerned. However, it’s still built to deliver a responsive experience by way of a 144Hz display, up to 16GB of RAM, and, of course, that next-generation fast charging.
It’s worth noting that while the Realme GT Neo 5 / Realme GT 3 now supports “the maximum charging power for mass-produced Type-C smartphones,” to quote Realme during the GT 3’s launch, only hours earlier, rival Xiaomi served up footage of a modified Xiaomi smartphone replenishing its 4,100mAh battery to 100% in under five minutes by using a specialized 300W charger.
It’s the fact that Realme’s phone is actually going on sale soon that really cements its position as the current leader in terms of fast-charging phones, and the stats that the company dropped during the launch certainly suggest those with battery anxiety might find the GT 3 particularly appealing.
According to Realme, the phone’s 4,600mAh cell can hit 100% charge in 9.5 minutes, but it’s perhaps the even-shorter examples that really impress. The phone can refill from flat to over 20% in just 80 seconds (actually hitting 23% in the live demo we were treated to at the launch), while just 30 seconds of charge time should result in up to two hours of use.
Won’t charging that fast destroy the battery over time?
Of course, 240W SuperVOOC fast charging is nothing if the battery can only hold half its charge after a year of use and Realme has thought of that, too, promising a resilience of 1,600 cycles (compared to what Realme claims is a typical industry standard of 800) before the battery holds only 80% of its charge compared to new.
An integrated AI Charging system also alters the phone’s charging behavior based on use case. If the GT 3 detects you’re at the airport, it’ll give you the full 100% as quickly as it can. However, if you’re sleeping or driving, it’ll stem the flow to hold the phone at around 80% charge until just before you wake up or arrive at your destination, at which point, it opens the gates again to hit 100% while minimizing battery wear and tear.
Assuming these ludicrous speeds ring true (and we’ll be putting them to the test in a full Realme GT 3 review soon), you might be interested to know when and where you can pick one up. We don’t have availability yet, but it should be making its way to European markets very soon, with a somewhat confusing starting guide price of $649 (confusing because there’s no US release planned), which equates to £540 or AU$960.
Even without concrete plans to bring this ultra-fast charging to the US, the SuperVOOC technology is the same as what’s found in Oppo and OnePlus phones. The latter usually uses its small but growing US footprint to showcase leading-edge designs and technology.
In the meantime, check out our rundown of the best Android phones and our hands-on Xiaomi 13 Pro review: one of the other big mobile launches that just took place in Barcelona.